The iCHANGE Project is a comprehensive non-formal education program with several objectives from a youth work practice perspective. The program aimed to promote diversity and social inclusion, reduce discrimination and develop the participants' competencies and skills related to theatre studies. It was designed to empower 32 young singers, musicians, artists and theatre actors aged 14-28 from seven countries, including France, Bulgaria, Germany, Latvia, Portugal, Spain and Malta, by providing them with a unique learning experience abroad. The program aimed to achieve the following objectives: - Promote diversity and social inclusion: The program brought together young people from different cultural backgrounds, fostering cross-cultural exchange and reducing discrimination. It created a safe and inclusive environment where participants could express themselves freely, learn from each other's perspectives, and develop mutual respect and understanding. The program encourages collaboration, teamwork and mutual support, promoted diversity, social inclusion and reduced discrimination. - Develop competencies and skills related to theatre studies: The program used non-formal learning methods to develop the participants' competencies and skills related to theatre studies. It included intensive training on theatre performance, stage presence, diction, voice and speech techniques, improvisation, audition techniques and character development. The program's workshops, peer-to-peer learning sessions and interactive group activities provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of theatre studies, promoting personal development and active participation in society. - Foster personal development: The program fosters personal development by promoting self-confidence, self-expression and self awareness. It used experiential and collaborative learning methods to encourage participants to learn through experience, reflection and teamwork. The program created supportive and inclusive environment where participants developed their skills and knowledge while fostering a sense of community and mutual support. The program encouraged personal development, promoted self-confidence, self-expression and self-awareness. - Encourage active participation in society: The program provided participants with the skills and knowledge they need to apply their new competencies in their local after-school theatre studios and communities. It encouraged participants to become active citizens, promoted social inclusion, cultural diversity and mutual respect in their communities. The iCHANGE Youth Talent Development Project's objectives from a youth work practice perspective also aligned with the principles of non-formal education, empowered young people and promoted diversity, social inclusion and mutual respect. The program fostered cross-cultural exchange, mutual respect and personal development, provided unique learning experience for young people interested in theatre studies. The program's objectives extended impact beyond the program's duration, allowing participants to continue developing their skills and knowledge while promoting social inclusion and cultural diversity. The Project was an excellent example of how non-formal education can empower young people and promote social inclusion and mutual respect.